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Fernando Alonso’s shocking terms for Aston Martin: will he race beyond 2026?

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
November 28, 2025
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Fernando Alonso’s shocking terms for Aston Martin: will he race beyond 2026?

Fernando Alonso Sets the Stage: What Will Keep Him Racing with Aston Martin?

In a stunning revelation that has the Formula 1 world buzzing, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has laid out the conditions necessary for him to extend his illustrious career with Aston Martin. The Spanish racing icon, who clinched back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, has been on a tumultuous journey through the grid over the past decade, frequently changing teams yet never finding himself in genuine championship contention. However, all that could change as Aston Martin gears up for a potential renaissance.

The Silverstone-based team is banking on the genius of renowned F1 designer Adrian Newey, who has been entrusted with the monumental task of crafting a championship-winning car ahead of the sport’s significant regulatory overhaul in 2026. Currently, Alonso is signed with Aston Martin until the end of the 2026 season, but he recently hinted that next year could mark his swan song in F1 if the car performs up to expectations.

As the Qatar Grand Prix looms, Aston Martin dropped a bombshell announcement: starting in 2026, Newey will also assume the role of team principal. The implications of this leadership change could significantly affect Alonso’s competitiveness moving forward.

“I’ll keep competing,” Alonso declared, exuding confidence as he addressed the media at the Las Vegas GP. The 44-year-old racing veteran reflected on his extensive career, grappling with the question of his ongoing ability to compete at the highest level. “It’s difficult to know if your performance has changed in any way, if you’re better or worse,” he stated, emphasizing that a competitive car and environment are essential for his drive. “2023 is a good example: we were there on the podiums.”

Alonso is adamant that as long as he maintains his competitive edge—feeling motivated, fast, and physically fit—he will continue to race. He elaborated on the unique challenges of this transitional period in F1: “2025 has been a very different year from previous years. The regulation changes in 2026 are huge for everyone, and 2025 has been a season in the middle of nowhere.”

The Spanish ace acknowledged the struggles faced by Aston Martin this season. “We probably couldn’t work on the 2025 car as much as we would have liked, and the car we started with in 2024 wasn’t the best,” he admitted. “In the second half of 2024, we weren’t competitive, and that was the basis for 2025. It’s been tough for Aston Martin, without a doubt, and we’re not happy with this season, but I think it was a complicated situation.”

As the countdown to the new regulations begins, Alonso’s future remains uncertain yet tantalizingly intriguing. Will the changes reinvigorate his quest for glory, or will they signal the end of an era for one of F1’s most enduring stars? The racing community is on the edge of its seat, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Alonso’s storied career.

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